The promotions come amid a spate of reshufflings at Alphabet's corporate venture unit.

Jane Sajeekarn Prescott, who joined Siam Cement Group in 2016, has been promoted to lead its CVC unit as managing director.

Henrique Maggi leaves Irani Ventures to join the beauty company’s venture unit.

Luba Safran, who spent seven years at AB InBev’s CVC arm, joined Mondelēz’s counterpart as a senior director to back emerging snack brands.

Bauke Anninga was a principal at M Ventures for two years.

Laurel Buckner will be the vice president of ventures at BHP Ventures where she will lead investments in the decarbonisation and green energy sectors.

Kaz Hadano, formerly deputy CEO at Sony Ventures, succeeds Tsuchikawa as CEO.

After serving a year as the head of corporate venture capital at Thai energy company Banpu, Smittipon Srethapramote has started a new position as CEO of Banpu's subsidiary, Banpu Next.

The ex-Illumina Ventures employee has launched a VC firm where she will be managing partner.

Illumina Ventures alumnus Noel Lee has moved up to partner at Novo Holdings, just eight months after being hired as a principal in its Growth Investments team.